Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Thespianism


You probably didn't know it (and there's no reason you should), but we're doing a play right now! As is always the case, the show has consumed our waking hours. We've had a couple of days where everyone's just dropped what they were doing and we ran from 9 to 5. I'm doing some directing, some choreographing, and leading tech. It is quite an undertaking, let me tell you. It is also definitely an adaptation. It breaks with a lot of long-standing tradition. We open next Thursday for a three night run (plus a matinee), and we've got full houses every night.

Please remember us in the days to come. We've got practice in the afternoon every day next week, and a lot of folks are struggling with illness. You know, I once did a show where one of our main cast members had the flu. He was running a temperature over a hundred and bolting off to puke between scenes. The show must go on, right? I'm sure we could do that, but I'd really rather prefer not to have to (as I'm sure we all would).

If you're in the area next week, drop by for one of our evening shows. I'm sure we'll have standing room available, at least...

3 comments:

Daniel said...

Do you think I could catch a taxi there from Jollyville?

Are you going to be able to post any of the audio and/or video recordings from the show?

AuntNat said...

Oh yes, Fiddler on the Roof. Bret had a part in Fiddler in high school, ah the memories.
We think of you often. Say hi to Ruth for us.

Love, Aunt Nat

AuntNat said...

Oh yea, "Break a Leg" and don't get the flu!!!